Re: What bourbon are you drinking today? Autumn '12

Started out with a Weller antique on the "rock". Bars in NYC are starting to use just one giant ice cube in your glass, I find it awkward as the cube crashes from side to side in the glass. I understand the rationale of the ice melting more slowly in the glass, etc. Not sure about the trend. Followed that up with some Jefferson Presidential 18 year 94 proof, neat. That was some wonderful stuff, so good I had 3 of those. I'll have to keep an eye out for that one.

Re: What bourbon are you drinking today? Autumn '12

Working on a newly opened New Holland "Beer Barrel Bourbon". So far, I am impressed. I believe it was Josh who said this is LDI-sourced whiskey? The Harrison bourbon from LDI was not very good, IMO. But, this is much, much, better than that. From color to finish. I don't know if it's the 3 months finishing in beer barrels that does it, but this whiskey is hitting some right notes with me.

Re: What bourbon are you drinking today? Autumn '12

Originally Posted by smokinjoe

Working on a newly opened New Holland "Beer Barrel Bourbon". So far, I am impressed. I believe it was Josh who said this is LDI-sourced whiskey? The Harrison bourbon from LDI was not very good, IMO. But, this is much, much, better than that. From color to finish. I don't know if it's the 3 months finishing in beer barrels that does it, but this whiskey is hitting some right notes with me.

I have a bottle myself, but I haven't opened it yet. Yes it is LDI/MGPI

Originally Posted by MyOldKyDram

Cool. Didn't care for the regular Harrison, but thought that the barrel strength wasn't bad at all. Haven't seen the New Holland around, but may grab one if I do.

I agree with that. I thought the barrel strength was good too, but last time I was in Old Country, I noticed it was going for $60. It was marginal at $50, at $60 it's a pass. I did notice they have a new 16 y/o age stated release President's Reserve, Grouseland Cache for $100 IIRC. A portion of the proceeds goes to support the Grouseland Mansion in Vincennes, Indiana. http://www.harrisonbourbon.com/grouseland.html

Given the price and bad reports of this bourbon at similar ages, that's a pass for me too. Maybe I'll just write a check to the Grouseland Foundation.

As for me, just finishing off a bottle of OGD BiB. Hits the spot nicely.